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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1110728

HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85022

Financials

$843K$818K2023$1.1M$1.1M2024$1.3M$1.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,337,078$1,325,042$12,036$277,479$581$276,898
December 31, 2024990$1,122,636$1,058,861$63,775$266,341$1,479$264,862
December 31, 2023990$842,827$818,440$24,387$201,243$334$200,909
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,366,178
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$29,100
Other revenue
-$29,100

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,713
Other salaries and wages
$104,611
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$196,541
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,650
Occupancy
$75,216
Depreciation
$4,023
Program services (functional)
$1,247,116
Management and general (functional)
$77,926

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$266,341
Total assets, end of year
$277,479
Total liabilities, end of year
$581
Net assets, end of year
$276,898
Land, buildings and equipment
$33,571
Gross receipts
$1,439,616
Employees
5
Volunteers
4,858
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
AZ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAWN MARIE RAPAPORTChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
60$64,713
STACEY GROSSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael MurphyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Nate ReillyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
LANCE BAXTERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL RAPPAPORTChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
KRISTI SMITHPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAWN MARIE RAPAPORTChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
45$59,860
STACEY GROSSDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Michael MurphyDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
LANCE BAXTERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
MICHAEL RAPPAPORTChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
KRISTI SMITHDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAWN MARIE RAPAPORTChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
45$50,220
STACEY GROSSDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
LANCE BAXTERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
MICHAEL RAPPAPORTChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
KRISTI SMITHDirector
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
610 E BELL RD STE 2 PMB 555, PHOENIX, AZ 85022-2393
In care of
% DAWN MARIE RAPAPORT
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
11201 N 79TH AVENUE, PEORIA AZ 85345
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DAWN MARIE RAPAPORT, 610 E BELL ROAD 2-555, PHOENIX, AZ 85022
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
DAWN MARIE RAPAPORT, 11201 N 79TH AVENUE, PEORIA AZ 85345
Signed the 990
DAWN MARIE RAPAPORT, Chairman
Phone
(602) 341-3822
Return prepared by
Baldwin Moffitt Behm LLP

Mission

TO HELP RESTORE DIGNITY AND HOPE TO THOSE IN OUR HOMELESS COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AID AND COMFORT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES IN SOME FORM OF HOMELESSNESS. TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND PURPOSE IN THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HelpSnackz ProgramProgram Description:The HelpSnackz Program provides nutritious snack bags to children experiencing homelessness, displacement, and financial hardship through school partnerships. Each snack bag includes shelf-stable food items and a handwritten message of encouragement from community volunteers. The program operates year-round and distributes snacks directly to partner schools serving high-need student populations.Community Impact (2025):144,000 HelpSnackz distributed in 20251,344,000 total snack bags distributed since program inceptionThe program supports food security, student focus, emotional well-being, and consistent nourishment for children facing instability.Volunteer Involvement:4,000 volunteers18,500 volunteer hours contributedOver 4000 Volunteers gave 16,000 Hours of Volunteerism
    Expenses $577,452
  • Adopt-A-Family & Christmas StoreProgram Description:Adopt-A-Family is a seasonal holiday assistance program serving families referred through school partnerships. Families receive essential household items, clothing, hygiene products, individualized gifts for children and teens, and food boxes. In 2025, the program expanded to include a Christmas Store model, allowing families not matched through direct sponsorship to select gifts for their children.Community Impact (2025):1,257 children, teens, and families served through direct adoption1,331 children and parents served through the Christmas Store2,588 total individuals supportedOver 7,000 gifts wrapped and distributedFood boxes provided to all participating familiesThe program reduces seasonal financial hardship and promotes dignity and stability during the holidays.Volunteer Involvement:652 volunteers3,500 volunteer hours contributed
    Expenses $381,873
  • OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: Helping Hungry Families (HHF)Program Description: Helping Hungry Families provides food box assistance throughout the year to families experiencing food insecurity. Distribution occurs through scheduled on-site pick-up and direct delivery for families without reliable transportation.Community Impact (2025):212 families received food box assistanceDistribution provided through pick-up and delivery models The program supports household food stability during periods of hardship.Volunteer Involvement:132 volunteers396 volunteer hours contributed Family Partnership Pathway (Empowering Summit)Program Description: The Empowering Summit is a prevention-focused educational initiative offered both in-person and virtually. The program provides structured workshops on financial literacy, goal setting, stability planning, and long-term self-sufficiency for families receiving services.Community Impact (2025):110 participants attended the in-person summit35 participants attended the virtual summit145 total individuals empoweredThe program promotes crisis prevention by equipping families with practical tools and structured planning resources.Volunteer Involvement:43 volunteers169 volunteer hours contributedFamily Partnership Pathway (Bridge the Gap)Program Description: Bridge the Gap is a crisis-intervention assistance program providing limited, sustainability-based financial support for families facing short-term emergencies. Assistance may include security deposits, utility payments, and essential housing-related expenses. Families must demonstrate sustainability and are screened to ensure support prevents recurring crisis.Community Impact (2025):29 families stabilized through emergency assistanceSupport focused on housing retention and essential utilitiesThe program is structured to promote long-term stability rather than dependency.Volunteer Involvement:15 volunteers75 volunteer hours
    Expenses $287,791
  • Back-to-School ToolsProgram Description: Impact Back-to-School Tools is an annual community resource event designed to equip children and teens with essential items to begin the school year prepared and confident. Services include distribution of new backpacks, grade-appropriate school supplies, tennis shoes, socks, hygiene items, and makeup kits for teen girls. The event also provides free haircuts and on-site health screenings. A community carnival-style water day creates a positive and welcoming environment for participating families.Community Impact (2025):1,018 children and teens servedAll students received new backpacks and school suppliesTennis shoes, socks, hygiene kits, and teen makeup kits distributedFree haircuts providedVision, glucose, and dental screenings conductedFamilies participated in a carnival water day experience promoting engagement and celebrationThe program reduces educational barriers, promotes school readiness, and supports physical and emotional well-being.Volunteer Involvement:156 volunteers768 volunteer hours contributed

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1110728
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$277,479
Income (IRS master file)
$1,439,616

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,337,078$1,325,042$277,479XML
990December 2024$1,122,636$1,058,861$266,341XML
990December 2023$842,827$818,440$201,243XML
990December 2022$766,359$723,601$225,286IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: DAWN MARIE RAPAPORT
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-1110728).

Questions about HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP

What is the EIN of HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP is 47-1110728.
Is HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAWN MARIE RAPAPORT.
Who are the officers and directors of HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,713 (DAWN MARIE RAPAPORT, Chairman).
How much revenue does HOMELESS ENGAGEMENT & LIFT PARTNERSHIP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,337,078, expenses of $1,325,042 and total assets of $277,479 at year end.

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